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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

10:35PM
2d11h
8:05AM
Chicago - Union Station
Cheapest
Sacramento - Greyhound Sacramento Station
Cheapest
10:30PM
2d11h
8:05AM
Chicago - Downtown Greyhound Station
2nd Cheapest
Sacramento - Greyhound Sacramento Station
2nd Cheapest
11:00PM
2d11h
8:05AM
Chicago - Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Fastest
Sacramento - Greyhound Sacramento Station
Fastest
6:50PM
2d9h
1:55AM
Chicago - Downtown Greyhound Station
Sacramento - Greyhound Sacramento Station
10:30PM
2d15h
11:35AM
Chicago - Downtown Greyhound Station
Sacramento - Old Sacramento
Bus Chicago to Sacramento: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Sacramento: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$257
Average bus trip duration2d 11h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure2:00 PM
Distance1785 miles (2879 km)
Latest bus departure11:00 PM

Chicago to Sacramento Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures11
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:00PM - 11:00PM
Minimum Price$161
Average Ticket Price$257
Minimum Trip Duration2d8h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d11h
Distance1785 miles (2879 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Sacramento

You can take a bus or a train to go from Chicago to Sacramento. The two options are convenient and sustainable ways to reach Sacramento. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from Chicago to Sacramento takes around 2d 11h, although the fastest bus will take 2d 8h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 1787 miles (2881 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Chicago and Sacramento is 1787 miles (2881 km).

About 11 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Chicago to Sacramento may vary. Simplify your trip from Chicago to Sacramento by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 2:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Sacramento leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Greyhound Sacramento Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $102.

You can expect to pay around $257 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $102 and $718, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Chicago to Sacramento. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Sacramento!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Sacramento, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Sacramento.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Sacramento while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Sacramento?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time2d 11hAvg Price$257Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time2d 5hAvg Price$272Daily Departures5

The best way to travel between Chicago and Sacramento is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $257 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $102. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Sacramento, choose the bus, as it will take you from Chicago to Sacramento in about 2d 5h - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Sacramento to Chicago

You can also go to Sacramento by train

Train from Chicago to Sacramento

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